HR Zone in Seattle, WA
HR zoning district rules in Seattle, WA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The HR zone in Seattle, WA is a residential district. Maximum building height is 160 feet (14 stories).
Height Limits
- Max Height
- 160 feet
- Max Stories
- 14
HR (High-Rise) zone. SMC 23.45.510. High-rise residential in designated Urban Centers.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1 off-street parking space per dwelling unit in SF zones outside of Urban Villages. No minimum parking required in Urban Villages per Seattle 2019 parking reform (SMC 23.54.015). SF zones near frequent transit routes may qualify for waiver. Multi-family: No minimum parking required in LR, MR, HR zones per Seattle's comprehensive parking reform (SMC 23.54.015). Seattle eliminated parking minimums for multifamily housing in most of the city in 2019 as part of its ADU and urban villages reforms.
Source: Seattle Municipal Code 23.44.041 — Accessory Dwelling Units; Washington RCW 36.70A.681 (HB 1337 codification). Last verified April 5, 2026. View source